Mold Maker at Fathom Mfg
McHenry, IL 60051
About the Job
Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering on-demand manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 10 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering.
With over 50 years of industry experience, Fathom is at the forefront of the industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom’s extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR.
Mold Maker Summary:
Mold Makers are responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining plastic injection molds. Mold Makers report to the Shop Foreman and work closely with their co-workers throughout the entire process. Also responsible for troubleshooting of injection molds for repair work. Ability to repair or make new replacement components. You must be able to manage multiple projects daily.
Mold Maker Responsibilities:
- Interprets prints for tooling modifications, accuracy and improvements
- Capable of assigning work
- Performs preventive maintenance
- Recommends design changes to new and existing tools
- Works with all employees to continuously improve quality and production
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators
- Ability to work to tight tolerances.
- Keep accurate records on all applicable documentation
- Maintains tooling inventory by notifying supervisor in writing of parts needed
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase shop efficiencies
- Assist other tool makers as needed
- Responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment to produce product in specifications in a timely and cost-efficient manner
Mold Maker Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree (A.A.) or certificate in tool & die – PREFERRED
- Must have 3 Years Mold Making Experience
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as Blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- SolidWorks experience a plus
- Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, predictive maintenance, 5S and related manufacturing best practices - PREFERRED
- Frequently required standing
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Knowledge of hot runner systems and their respective controllers - Preferred
- Must have Blueprint Reading.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Compensation details: 26-35 Hourly Wage
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